Welcome To Columbus

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index

In Columbus, our cost of living index is well below the national average at just 74.4. You’ll find you can enjoy an exceptional quality of life along with everything that comes with it. This is an ideal environment to foster economic growth, inspire start-ups, and encourage established companies to move here.

Composite Index

74.4

Grocery Items

94

Housing

38.5

Housing

104

Transportation

79.8

Healthcare

93.9

Miscellaneous Goods and Services

90.8

25% Less

Median house price than national avg.

$822

Avg. rental per month

19.6

Minutes – mean travel time to work

86.6%

High school graduate or higher

65.6 F

Avg. temperature

U.S. Average: 100 Source: bestplaces.com